The CSU has the power to meaningfully improve student life, yet it continues to operate with little transparency and misplaced priorities. Despite managing an annual budget of over $4M, the CSU has: 

- Funneled $170,000 into an AI “Navi” chatbot that doesn’t work, meanwhile, students report building a functional chatbot, ConcordiaAI, in 2 days for free 

- Proposed doubling per-credit fees for nearly all programs and clubs while sitting on a $4M annual budget 

- Failed to explain where student money goes, with no accountability or clear impact 

- Delayed reimbursements for student clubs despite a reported $114K budget surplus 

- Failed to advocate for affordable housing, mental health services, and basic campus resources, including advocating for lower gym fees, improved campus facilities, or even cleaner bathrooms 

- Increased healthcare administration spending despite a $225/year Health & Dental Plan with reported long wait times, limited coverage options, restrictive opt-out periods, and reimbursement issues 

- Doubled CSU advocacy budget over the past five years with no transparency on its use 

- The CSU’s mismanagement damages Concordia’s credibility, affecting job prospects for all graduates. 

- Students choose Concordia to prepare for their future – but they need stronger support from the CSU to access top job opportunities 

- The CSU has the ability to expand partnerships with tech and engineering firms, host more industry and faculty-specific job fairs, and advocate for resume and interview workshops tailored to each faculty